[AlmaKing]

I have 4 nurses in the family already. 2nd, the previous pediatrician screwed up one of the circumcisions to the tune of $7,000.

You’re stuck on the wrong point. It’s not the doctor part. It’s the requirement by the hospital that I have one and they’re telling me I can’t take my child home without having one.

[kaila]

I don't understand why the nurses in your family is providing the medical care for your children. Do they know that you are solely relying on them for this care? I am a nurse, and I would never provide medical care to a family member when a pediatrician or family practice doc is needed. If you want a hospital birth, you need to get a pediatrician, otherwise go for the risky home birth.If you need a circ done, go to a pediatric urologist. You will be facing this pediatrician problem as your child grows up. If your child is ever hospitalized, the pediatric hospital is going to require you have a followup appointment with an MD or NP/PA. If you don't like MDs- check to see if a nurse practitioner who specializes in peds or family practice can accept your baby as a patient.